How far do you drive?

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:20 am

longer on course. final distance depends on type of ball used. but a rule of thumb is generally 10% longer.

Newbie Golfer Posts : 87 Join date : 2011-10-29 Age : 37

[quote="eiji"]longer on course. final distance depends on type of ball used. but a rule of thumb is generally 10% longer.[/quote]

Thank you Sir

Super Active Golfer Posts : 2154 Join date : 2009-06-20

my driver is 175m'

dun have 3 wood nor 5 wood.

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:38 am

nyisoe wrote:: If someone hits 200m at range with range ball, will he hit longer or same on the course? If longer, how much longer?

Sorry for the noob question, never been to course before. Thanks.

I assume you mean 200m carry, and not 200m roll.

I usually add 5-10% more on the course (assuming that everything is equal but the ball is not a range ball).

Newbie Golfer Posts : 5 Join date : 2011-09-22

Bad drive i'd say about 150 and good drive 200.

For motivational purposes, shouldn't there be more details though like height and weight?

I'm 174cm and weigh about 60kg.

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 2:33 pm

Muimui wrote:: Bad drive i'd say about 150 and good drive 200.

For motivational purposes, shouldn't there be more details though like height and weight?

I'm 174cm and weigh about 60kg.

Good start! With your good height and weight, u will be doing 250m soon with more practise. It's all about the swing... dun let too much external factors bother you. Keep it up!

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:29 pm

I'm 175cm/ 70kg and my driving distance is around 230m on average (+/- depends on roll and wind direction) Laughing

Few of my friends who are shorter hits longer drives than me... but i guess basing on avg Asian men's physique, 250m is a good distance...

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:59 pm

BigblackGoof wrote:: I'm 175cm/ 70kg and my driving distance is around 230m on average (+/- depends on roll and wind direction)

Few of my friends who are shorter hits longer drives than me... but i guess basing on avg Asian men's physique, 250m is a good distance...

It's official! I'm a smurf.

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:21 pm

Technospaz wrote:

BigblackGoof wrote:: I'm 175cm/ 70kg and my driving distance is around 230m on average (+/- depends on roll and wind direction)

Few of my friends who are shorter hits longer drives than me... but i guess basing on avg Asian men's physique, 250m is a good distance...

It's official! I'm a smurf.

What about me then? Sad

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:27 pm

blee2007 wrote:

Technospaz wrote:

BigblackGoof wrote:: I'm 175cm/ 70kg and my driving distance is around 230m on average (+/- depends on roll and wind direction)

Few of my friends who are shorter hits longer drives than me... but i guess basing on avg Asian men's physique, 250m is a good distance...

It's official! I'm a smurf.

What about me then? Sad

You are a young Asian lad.

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:28 pm

Ooops, bro Tech and Blee, i meant for us amateur to drive 250m is good... dun mean anything else... paiseh, didn't express myself properly.

Caddy Posts : 2158 Join date : 2009-10-20

LOL! Bro bigblackgoof ... i think for Asian Amateur to driver 250m is f**king awesome ... not just good.

I think most amateur golfers struggle to achieve consistent 200m distance

For me, I think the only time I have a chance to drive 250m will be if I tee off from the top of Marina Bay Sky Garden with a strong wind behind me.

But then again, I am just a white tee golfer .... Beer

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:43 pm

Derek wrote:: LOL! Bro bigblackgoof ... i think for Asian Amateur to driver 250m is f**king awesome ... not just good.

I think most amateur golfers struggle to achieve consistent 200m distance

For me, I think the only time I have a chance to drive 250m will be if I tee off from the top of Marina Bay Sky Garden with a strong wind behind me.

But then again, I am just a white tee golfer ....

Derek... pls don't kid yourself. I've seen your drives. Sometimes, I am almost inclined to shout "FORE" just to warn the golfers in front (or passing ships).

Super Active Golfer Posts : 1121 Join date : 2009-06-21

i just realize (after playing a game teeing off with a 3 wood all the way) a good drive is key for getting birdies and par chances. Even when i am in the middle of the fairway, i am still left with 160-170 from the green which is wayyyy more difficult to land on the green consistently than getting a consistent drive of 200m+ on the fairway. Ppl can say layup then 1 chip 1 putt (that is also not easy).

A decent drive (200m+) with a 140-150 approach (or lower) + 1chip/1putt or 1/2 putt is the easier way for birdies and pars. A 140 approach is definitely in the range of many golfers (its the par 3 distance for many courses so already got plenty of practice)

approach from 160-170 out will more likely leave a harder chip or from hazards and much lower chance for GIR

the layup and chip basically takes out the birdie chance, which is good but not for the long run. Whats the point of playing on if you never get a chance for birdie except for the par 3s or short part 4 and 5. Plus many golfers dont have the mental strength to lay up and chip every time.

long distance is not important (chipping and putting is) but a decent distance will lead to better chipping and putting.

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:18 pm

Technospaz wrote:

Derek wrote:: LOL! Bro bigblackgoof ... i think for Asian Amateur to driver 250m is f**king awesome ... not just good.

I think most amateur golfers struggle to achieve consistent 200m distance

For me, I think the only time I have a chance to drive 250m will be if I tee off from the top of Marina Bay Sky Garden with a strong wind behind me.

But then again, I am just a white tee golfer ....

Derek... pls don't kid yourself. I've seen your drives. Sometimes, I am almost inclined to shout "FORE" just to warn the golfers in front (or passing ships).

I agree with TS!

Btw TS, how can I be a young Asian lad? I am running out of black hair Liao..... tongue

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:19 pm

BigblackGoof wrote:: Ooops, bro Tech and Blee, i meant for us amateur to drive 250m is good... dun mean anything else... paiseh, didn't express myself properly.

It is ok. No harm done! Very Happy

Newbie Golfer Posts : 30 Join date : 2011-07-24

beginner... can drive 170 if i don't slice...

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:21 pm

blee2007 wrote:

Technospaz wrote:

Derek wrote:: LOL! Bro bigblackgoof ... i think for Asian Amateur to driver 250m is f**king awesome ... not just good.

I think most amateur golfers struggle to achieve consistent 200m distance

For me, I think the only time I have a chance to drive 250m will be if I tee off from the top of Marina Bay Sky Garden with a strong wind behind me.

But then again, I am just a white tee golfer ....

Derek... pls don't kid yourself. I've seen your drives. Sometimes, I am almost inclined to shout "FORE" just to warn the golfers in front (or passing ships).

I agree with TS!

Btw TS, how can I be a young Asian lad? I am running out of black hair Liao..... tongue

Manscaping?

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:53 pm

Thinking of hair weaving.... Hahahahah

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:59 pm

blee2007 wrote:: Thinking of hair weaving.... Hahahahah

Which hair... I think you still have lots above. Must be somewhere else you wanna weave.

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:39 pm

I drive...... About...... 60km of mileage everyday.

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:37 am

BabyCroc wrote:: I drive...... About...... 60km of mileage everyday.

Not yesterday - that must be more than 60!

Btw croc, your puma caps on avatar picture - if I don't watch carefully they look like a lump of bras

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:39 am

BabyCroc wrote:: I drive...... About...... 60km of mileage everyday.

more like 60 miles per hour hor...

ROFL

Newbie Golfer Posts : 21 Join date : 2011-12-04

have been playing for afew months, driving at 170 odd metres :/

Subject: Re: How far do you drive? Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:45 pm

Sianz lo. Haha, I drive 150m loh! I see some people using a 7 iron to achieve distance of 150m as well.

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